HTC Vive vs. Sony Playstation VR
Product Summary
HTC Vive
Release date: Apr, 2016.Delve into the world of virtual reality through Steam Vr’s HTC Vive: one of the main competitors to the Oculus Rift. It is equipped with graphics and refresh rates the same as its rival but offers an exclusive way to play. Specialising in immersing yourself in the 3D space around you, the HTC Vive allows you t...Read more >
Sony Playstation VR
Release date: Oct, 2016.Introducing Sony’s answer to VR headsets: the Playstation VR. Designed to function with the playstation 4, this particular headgear provides multiplayer action even with just one headset! The PS VR incorporates the playstation move; controllers previously released for the console so for some players, learning ...Read more >
Compare HTC Vive & Sony Playstation VR Specs
General Specifications
HTC Vive
Sony Playstation VR
Display
OLED
5.7in, OLED
Resolution
1080 x 1200 pixels per eye
1920x1080
Refresh Rate
90hz
120hz
Platform
SteamVR
Playstation
Field of View
110°
100°
Lens Type
Focal Length
IPD
Lens Diameter
Controller
HTC Vive Wand Controllers
PlayStation
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Tracking Area
15x15ft
PlayStation Camera
Connections
HDMI, USB 2.0, stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power, Bluetooth
HDMI, USB
Built In Mic
Yes
Yes
Built In Audio
No
None
Glasses Compatible
Yes
Yes
Weight
555g
610g
Material
Plastic, Foam
Plastic, Fabric
Colour
Black
Black/White
Minimum Requirements
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480, equivalent or better.
Not Applicable
CPU
INTEL® I5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Not Applicable
Memory
4GB+ RAM
Not Applicable
Video Output
HDMI 1.4 OR DISPLAY PORT 1.2
Not Applicable
Connections
x1 USB 2.0 or newer
Not Applicable
OS
Windows 7 SP1 Or Newer
Playstation 4
Phone Compatibility
None
None
Min. Screen Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max. Screen Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Where To Buy
Retailer
HTC Vive
Sony Playstation VR
